Asheville band makes sure to get the music right

The Get Right Band

The Get Right Band will perform Friday at Asheville Music Hall, Asheville, N.C.

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By JASON GILMERFor the Herald-Journal

Published: Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 3:15 a.m.

Last Modified: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 7:42 p.m.

When members of Asheville, N.C.'s The Get Right Band hit the stage they have one fun objective.

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Who: The Get Right Band with Asian Teacher Factory and The ArchrivalsWhere: Asheville Music Hall, Asheville, N.C.When: 10 p.m. FridayTickets: $8 advance, $10 at doorInfo: 828-255-7777, or www.ashevillemusichall.com

“We're trying to make it where people can't help but dance,” said guitarist and vocalist Silas Durocher.

The band's motto even alludes to that, as they claim to be a, well, booty-shaking good time. That's the PG-13 version.

With Jesse Gentry (bass and vocals) and Chris Pyle (drums and percussion) laying down the rhythm, the group weaves through a mix of funk, reggae and rock.

They'll celebrate the release of their debut CD at 10 p.m. Friday at the Asheville Music Hall with openers Asian Teacher Factory and The Archrivals.

And be ready to have a good time.

“We're just all about getting people out to dance and let go of whatever else in their lives that is weighing them down,” Durocher said.

Durocher describes the music as “The Black Keys meets James Brown.”

The trio began playing together in 2011 but have known each other for longer. They played together in Soulgrass Rebellion and as that group broke up they kept playing together.

The group is excited about the album and, Durocher said, feels like it is a good representation of their music.

“We really took time to think about how we produce the songs in the studio,” he said. “They really shine in a studio context as compared to a live show.”

The Get Right Band doesn't go into a show with a set list of songs to play.

Durocher said that he's had lists in other bands he's played with but it doesn't feel right with this group.

“We want to get a feel for the audience, see what they're reacting to and improvise things,” he said. “If we're writing a set list, it's not reflective of the experience they are having. It's more freeing to see what's moving people. It's a lot more fun for us.”

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